Army – Regular Career Officer Course

This article presents a concise breakdown of all the various branches of the Ghana Army for the regular officer course, along with their specific academic qualifications for the respective branches.

Branches and Specific Requirements For Army Officer Cadet Course

A. Infantry/Armour/Artillery/ ASOB

Applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution.

B. Signal/Communication and Information Systems (Combat Support)

Candidate must have a First Degree – Bachelor of Science (BSc) not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University in any of the following:

1. Telecom Engineering
2.  Computer Science
3. Computer Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
5. Instrumentation Engineering
6. Radio and Satellite Communication Engineering
7. Systems Engineering
8. Physics
9. Mathematics
10. Network Engineering
11. Information Communication Technology
12. Software Engineering
13. Aerospace Engineering
14. Mechanical Engineering
15. Robotic Engineering
16. Material Sciences Engineering
17. Geomatic Engineering
18. Cyber Security
19. In addition to the above, the following certificates in any of the following professional courses below will be an added advantage:
    1. Drone Piloting/Data Analysis
    2. Geographical Information
    3. Radio Transmission/RF Engineering
    4. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    5. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
    6. Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
    7. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
    8. Consumer Communication & Network Conference
    9. Server Management
    10. Ethical Hacking
    11. Cyber Security
    12. COMPTIA A+
    13. Networking Engineering
    14. COMPTIA N+
    15. Fibre Optics Engineering
    16. Web Designing
    17. Cryptography
    18. Database Management
    19. Hardware Engineering

C. Engineer (Combat Support)

Prospects should have a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) not below Second Class Lower from an recognized tertiary institution in any of the following:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering (Building Services)
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Building Technology/Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics/ Construction Technology Management
5. Geodetic/Geomatic Engineering
6. Agricultural Engineering
7. Materials Engineering
8. Land Economics
9. Landscape Designing
10. Graphic Technician

D. Electrical and Mechanical Engineer (Combat Service Support)

1. Electrical/Electronic Engineers:

You must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University in any of the following:

• BSc Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• BSc BTech Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• BSc Instrumentation Engineering
• BSc Biomedical Engineering

2. Mechanical Engineers

Candidates should hold a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in any of the following

• BSc Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Material Engineering
• BSc Agricultural Engineering
• BSc Metallurgical Engineering
• BSc Industrial Engineering
• BSc Automobile Engineering

E. Supply and Transport (Combat Service Support)

Prospective applicant should hold any of the following educational qualification:

1. BSc Logistics
2. BSc Supply Chain Management
3. BSc Purchasing and Supply
4. BSc Ports and Shipping Administration
5. BSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
6. BSc Food Science and Technology
7. BSc Logistics and Transportation Management
8. BSc Food Sclence and Nutrition
9. BSc Fire and Disaster Management

F. Ordnance (Combat Service Support) – FOD Inclusive

Applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in:

1. BSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2. BSc Publishing Studies/ Communication Design
3. BSc Chemistry/Blochemistry/Physics and Chemical Engineering
4. BSc Procurement
5. BSc Fashion Design/Textiles
6. BSc Estate/Facility Management.

G. Physical Training/Sports Officers

Hold a BSc in Physical Education not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution.

H. Education Corps

Have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognised Institution in the following:

1. BA/BEd in French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or German for interpretation/translation.
2. Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree in any discipline.
3. BA in Library and Archival studies
4. BA In Education

I. Records

First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognised tertiary school in the following:

1. BSc Information Technology (System Administration)
2. BSc Statistics
3. BA Information Studies

J. Agricultural Extension Officers

First degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University in the following:

1. BSc Agriculture
2. BSc Agricultural Extension
3. BSc Agricultural Education
4. BSc Agricultural Economics/Agronomy
5. Bachelor of Horticulture
6. Bachelor of Animal Science
7. Bachelor of Soil Science
8. Bachelor of Crop Science.

K. Band

Applicants must have the following

1. BA/BEd in Music
2. Appreciable knowledge in composition/orchestration/ conducting
3. Ability to play at least one musical instrument
4. Ability to translate and transcribe music.

L. Public Relations

Bachelor’s Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognised University in any of the following:

1. Communication Studies
2. Public Relations
3. Journalism
4. Fine Arts
5. Multimedia Production
6. Communication Design
7. Production Designs
8. Motion Picture Photography
9. Editing
10. Languages
11. French
12. Spanish

M. Pay Corps

Have an undergraduate degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited Institution in the following:

1. BSc Administration (Banking and Finance/ Accounting Options)
2. BSc Accounting
3. BSc Financ
4. BCom (Bachelor of Commerce)
5. BSc Accounting with Computing/ICT.
6. A fully quallfied member of ACCA, ICA OR CIMA.
7. Applicants with qualifications in ICT in addition to any of the above will have an added advantage.

N. Catering Officers

Must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognised institution in any of the following:

1. Bachelor of Education (Home Economics)
2. Bachelor of Hospitality Management
3. Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management
4. Bachelor of Catering and Hospitality in Education